Unai Emery’s two years as manager of Aston Villa were a smooth transition from relegation anxiety to Champions League glory.
However, Villa was left to ponder four straight losses across all competitions and a one-win-in-six Premier League record over the international break. By all accounts, it is the lowest point of the Emery era to date.
There is a sense that Aston Villa isn’t quite as good as they were at this time last year, but it’s a little setback that can be fixed with a few adjustments or a bit of luck.
Analysis of their Premier League performances shows that exhaustion and injury are undoubtedly factors, as they are a result of playing in the Champions League.
